About us Mō mātou

About the Ministry of Health and the New Zealand health system. 

Regulation & legislation Ngā here me ngā ture

Health providers and products we regulate, and laws we administer.

Strategies & initiatives He rautaki, he tūmahi hou

How we’re working to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Māori health Hauora Māori

Increasing access to health services, achieving equity and improving outcomes for Māori.

Statistics & research He tatauranga, he rangahau

Data and insights from our health surveys, research and monitoring.

Applicants with current nursing registration in Australia can apply under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act.

Nurses

The Nursing Council of New Zealand is the statutory authority governing the practice of nurses in New Zealand and sets and monitors standards in the interests of public safety.

Overseas nurses wishing to work in New Zealand should visit the Nursing Council of New Zealand website for information about New Zealand registration and competence requirements.

Midwives

The Midwifery Council of New Zealand is the statutory authority governing the practice of midwives in New Zealand and sets and monitors standards in the interests of public safety.

Overseas midwives wishing to work in New Zealand should visit the Midwifery Council of New Zealand website for information about New Zealand registration and competence requirements.

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